Writer and game developer Kōtarō Uchikoshi, known for the Zero Escape series and AI: The Somnium Files, has announced the formation of a new company, Crash Keys. According to Uchikoshi, the studio was established in March 2025 and is based in Shibuya, Tokyo, sharing a building with Izanagi Games. While the company was initially intended to be revealed in 2027 alongside a new project, Uchikoshi reported that the game, which had been in development for about a year and a half, was recently canceled. The studio's current roster includes Akira Mine and scriptwriter Muri Sasaki. The official Crash Keys website contains various references to Uchikoshi's previous work, including the use of ciphers and phrases associated with the Zero Escape franchise. Uchikoshi is currently seeking work requests and investment proposals for the new venture.